Direct Support Professional - Riverside, CA

Redwood-Family-Care-Network; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life, STD, LTD insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

PTO

Job summary

Redwood Family Care Network is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Riverside, CA to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve quality of life. You will promote health and safety, advocate for clients, and support daily routines and activities.

Responsibilities include creating IPP-based plans, assisting with personal care and meals, and enabling social engagement while maintaining a clean, safe environment. Must pass background check; driver license required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in caregiving with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Preferred certifications (DS Professional, CPI, First Aid/CPR) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare daily routines for clients as written in IPP.
• Support IPP/ISP goals and maintain a safe, healthy environment.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and transport as needed.
• Coordinate visits with family and accompany clients to activities.
• Report incidents and communicate with administrators daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Strong communication

Patience and adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2

CPI Certification

First Aid / CPR

California Driver’s License

Job description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Riverside, CA

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $18.50

Shifts Needed: AM/PM/NOC

Job Status: Full Time & Part Time

Work Locations: Riverside, CA

Redwood Family Care Networkis an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. O ur employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking forindividuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerancestance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

• Comprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• PTO (Paid time off)
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Pre-Tax 401(k)
• After-Tax Roth
• Tuition discount through Capella University
• Sick Time
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Tuition discount through Capella University

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for our clients.

Essential Functions

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients.
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers.
• Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
• Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).
• Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administers.
• Perform other duties assigned

Education and Experience:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving (Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors)
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire)
• First Aid / CPR (Preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a California Driver’s License
• Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Remotely

• No

Location/Region: Colton, CA (92324)